Award

Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Tender

22 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design." This project falls under the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 24 March 2022. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with contracts awarded for three lots on 5 July 2022 and 30 June 2022, reflecting a total contract value of approximately £215,446 across all lots.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly for manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment and components. Companies specialising in bespoke design and engineering of medical systems, especially those proficient in delivering compliant technologies for clinical applications, are well-suited to compete. Both large firms, such as Futura Composites BV, and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Wideblue Ltd, have already engaged in this process, indicating a diverse field for bidders looking to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification.

Lot Information

Bore Section

AWARD NOTICE - Lot 1 comprises the section located inside the bore of the magnet, the tabletop of the patient couch and the control panel at the front of the scanner.

Motorized Patient Positioning System

AWARD NOTICE - Lot 2 comprises the support and mechanical elements of the motorised patient couch that are to actuate the tabletop included in Lot 1. It includes a support base, mechanical systems for vertical and horizontal positioning, an anchoring mechanism to attach the tabletop and the control electronics. The mechanical system must allow safe and precise positioning of the patient inside the magnet.

Outer Covers

AWARD NOTICE - Lot 3 comprises the outer covers required for safety, access to control panels, sensors support, cable support and aesthetics. The covers must be manufactured using materials and standards compatible with clinical usage and must be aesthetically pleasing. Similar to Lot 1, the outer covers will need to provide mounting points for additional sensors located inside the cowling structure. The outer cover will also have to accommodate cable trays located on both sides of the scanner to secure the various cooling pipes, electric power cables and other RF and signal cables that need to reach the scanner from the floor and ceiling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000683892
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454403
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,446 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FUTURA COMPOSITES

WIDEBLUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441497
    Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design - The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454403
    Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design - AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification.

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